English–French
“irrational” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/iʁɛzone/
Example
Sa réaction était irraisonnée.
Her reaction was irrational.
How to say “irrational” in French
“Irrational” in French is irraisonné.
A reaction or decision that seems to arise without a reasoned path.
Example sentences with irraisonné
Il a pris une décision irraisonnée qui a surpris tout le monde.
He made an irrational decision that surprised everyone.
Tips for using irraisonné
- Irraisonné is more formal than everyday sans raison and often describes a reaction, fear, or decision rather than a person.
Other French words for “irrational”
Tout cela me semble irrationnel.
All this seems irrational to me.